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NUS Academic Calendar 2026-27

National University of Singapore

The official NUS academic calendar for 2026-27, including fall and spring semester dates, Thanksgiving and winter recess, spring break, commencement, and key academic deadlines. All dates are sourced directly from the NUS registrar.

NUS standard calendar: 2 regular semesters plus special term. Medicine and Dentistry have slightly different structures.

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Holidays
August 10
Fall Classes Start

NUS Semesters & Terms 2026-27

NUS Semesters & Terms 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester 1 (AY2026/2027) 118 Orientation Aug 3-8. Reading Nov 14-20. Exams Nov 21 - Dec 5.
Semester 2 (AY2026/2027) 118 Reading Apr 17-23. Exams Apr 24 - May 8.

NUS Breaks & Recess 2026-27

NUS Breaks & Recess 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester Break 36 —
Special Term Break 85 Special terms run May 10 - Jul 31.

NUS Observed Holidays 2026-27

NUS Observed Holidays 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
National Day 1 —
Deepavali 1 —
Christmas Day 1 —
New Year's Day 1 —
Chinese New Year 2 —
Good Friday 1 —
Labour Day 1 —

NUS School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month

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Source last checked: July 29, 2026

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Note: NUS standard calendar: 2 regular semesters plus special term. Medicine and Dentistry have slightly different structures.

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NUS Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at NUS?

The NUS fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Monday, August 10, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at NUS in 2027?

Spring break dates vary; see the breaks table above for the official NUS 2027 spring break dates.

When is NUS commencement in 2027?

NUS commencement activities take place around May 8, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the NUS registrar.

Where can I find the official NUS academic calendar?

The official NUS academic calendar is published by the NUS registrar (linked in the source box below). This page summarizes the key dates; always confirm deadlines, exam schedules, and registration dates on the official calendar.

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